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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 September 2009, 22:21
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
All working well now, Going to add some 2 stroke...

All working well now, Going to add some 2 stroke oil into main fuel tank (carrying spare un oiled tank as well).

Going to sea hopefully tomorrow or over the weekend - will post results along with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 September 2009, 21:20
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Hi, Finally got round to puting new battery/fuel...

Hi, Finally got round to puting new battery/fuel etc on. Primed the fuel and whey presto started on 3rd turn of the key!! -- Good news it is now starting on 1st or 2nd turn, doesnt like any choke...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2009, 22:03
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Thanks for that, will ask local guy..

Thanks for that, will ask local guy..
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2009, 22:01
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
LOL Ive got no hair left as it is, don't want to...

LOL Ive got no hair left as it is, don't want to loose my eyebrows as well!!

Mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2009, 18:19
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Thanks, Going to fire it up tomorrow and let it...

Thanks, Going to fire it up tomorrow and let it run (on ear muffs - not at sea yet LOL)

All seems to be ok, just bought new battery and terminals, managed to find a key that works the ignition so...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 22:21
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
I am thinking about hanging it directly above...

I am thinking about hanging it directly above engine cowling. It still will be lower than my cars brake lights. (I have citroen c8 people carrier)

Mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 22:13
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Don't mind spending a bit as it was free, so...

Don't mind spending a bit as it was free, so chances are that I could still turn profit if I decide to sell sometime in the future.. Going to hang on to it and still go for a 6m+ rib,
I get more...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 22:08
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Thats one reason, others mount VHF airiel,...

Thats one reason, others mount VHF airiel, navigation lights (just in case it gets dark or foggy) and to hang trailer board for towing..

Mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 22:04
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Thanks, will have a look for it tomorrow. Yes a...

Thanks, will have a look for it tomorrow. Yes a decent console will be in order. Talking to a friend tonight, he was saying that driving with these seats can be a pain to see when planing and also...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 21:38
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
If i find consol all bits will be spare, will...

If i find consol all bits will be spare, will keep you posted

Mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 21:36
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
And a half decent trailer as well... To think i...

And a half decent trailer as well... To think i was bit dissapointed when I saw it filled with water and brambles/weeds.

I think if i can get consol cheap enough and some guidance on how to fit...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 16:30
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Thanks I thought so too. Doesn't look like any...

Thanks I thought so too. Doesn't look like any of the tubes have been repaired either, only ones i can see are exactly same both sides and look like rubbing patches - do not know if that is right...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 16:26
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
and another!

and another!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 16:23
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
another try at pics, lol

another try at pics, lol
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 16:06
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Hi all, Have just uploaded pics, what do you...

Hi all, Have just uploaded pics, what do you think - but not of the quality of the photos LOL

Mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 12:26
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
That looks good, well done. When you say choppy...

That looks good, well done. When you say choppy seas, how choppy? We get pretty big waves here even with only slight wind if tide going wrong way!

My searider looks like your original, except i...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 11:20
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
What difference does the flooding hull make? ...

What difference does the flooding hull make? mine has one. My cars have the euro engines with particulate filters in.. so still going to be stuck wiith it, might add little at time to boat and use...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 10:52
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Will post some picks later, I would prefer a...

Will post some picks later, I would prefer a console and jockey seat - how hard/costly was it to do?
mike
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 10:49
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Not sure what year any of it is, but the Mariner...

Not sure what year any of it is, but the Mariner is oil injected, engine looks like its just been serviced white grease on everything. Going to ditch the fuel thats in the tank, about 20 litres......
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 09:44
Replies: 49
Views: 10,536
Posted By bingomike
Avon Searider 4

Hi all,

Just been given an Avon Searider 4. Its old, but got got a nice mariner 50 on the back...

The boat has been sitting for over a year, tubes were flat but still had air in them!! Now...
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